Barbour Jacket c/o (Also available here and here. And I LOVE this take on the yellow raincoat!) / Paige Jeans / J.Crew Factory T-Shirt / Sperry Topsiders (Old, similar here, here, here and here. Also these!) / C.Wonder Bracelet (Old, similar here) / Pearl Earrings / Vintage Ann Taylor Scarf (Borrowed from Mom, but adore this one!) / Similar Sunglasses
Nantucket has me missing Mitch like crazy, as we have so many happy memories from our ACK trips. (See below for three videos that were made roughly five years ago!) This is the longest we’ve ever been apart from each other, and I won’t lie: it’s been rough. Every night, I go to bed sad, and every morning, the first thing I think about is that he isn’t with me.
At the risk of sounding too dependent, I miss my husband. A lot. And I don’t care what that statement might suggest about me. (Personally, I think it just suggests that I love him!) Without him, I feel empty.
Don’t get me wrong: I’m having a great time on the East Coast. I’ve loved seeing family and friends, and being home is always good for the soul. And it’s not like I need to be with Mitch every second of the day. I do lots of stuff on my own and with my girlfriends in Chicago. But sigh. I’m ready to be reunited. Which happens tomorrow for Katie’s wedding festivities! (Thank goodness for Rent the Runway, because I do NOT look like that in the dress anymore, haha. More on that soon. We chose “blush,” by the way!)
The silver lining to all of this is that it really makes me appreciate my life in Chicago with Mitch. I mean, I certainly appreciated it before. (Amazing city! Fabulous friends! Fun job! Dream house in the making!) But with all our construction woes, I was kind of itching to get away. (Not from Mitch, of course–just the renovations.) Now, though, there’s nothing I want more than to be running to and from tile stores, going over blueprints, and having contractor meetings… with my husband.
Perspective is a powerful thing, and every time I gain some, I’m grateful.
I can’t wait to see you tomorrow, Mitch. Be prepared to be tackled!
Also, I love how these photos have nothing to do with the topic of this post. Whaaaaatever. ;)
Thanks for the photos, Dad! Love you!
I think it’s great that you went away and got to see different things. Now, when you go back you will enjoy the whole process of construction that much more and it will be exciting! I think it’s so important to take breaks from overwhelming things, or one is at risk of losing it. I can’t wait to see the dress you picked out, Rent the Runway sounds awesome!
There is nothing wrong with some away time and it makes you appreciate things so much more! I’m taking a ‘road trip’ with my mom (I only get to see her about 3 times a year, she lives along the Gulf Coast) in a few weeks and I’m leaving the hubby and kids behind! I cannot wait:) Hopefully the hubs & kids will miss me, ha!
I love this! I feel sad when I’m away from Will for a weekend, and I think that’s a good thing! It’s always good to be able to entertain yourself at home, but I think vacations in beautiful places are the hardest time not to be sharing those experiences together. Have fun being reunited tomorrow!
xo,
Catherine
http://www.classiccatherine.com
Aww I think this is adorable. I’m the same way when my hubby goes on business trips. It’s never for too long, but there is something extra sad about waking up in an empty bed when you’re so used to having the other person around. Glad you’ll be together soon!
Your rain coat is the cutest! And as someone who spends nearly 24 hours a day with my husband (we work together) I know the feeling! When my husband and I are a part I feel a little lost — and not because I am co-dependent, but because I really do love spending time with him! :)
-Meg
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com
Such a lovely yellow raincoat! I personally believe that all outfits deserve at least a bit of color, it looks way prettier that way.
xoxo
– Isabel http://www.moonstonemagic.com
Such a lovely yellow raincoat! I personally believe that all outfits deserve at least a bit of color, it looks way prettier that way.
xoxo
– Isabel http://www.moonstonemagic.com
What a gorgeous outfit! I love the coat, Gemma x
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What a gorgeous outfit! I love the coat, Gemma x
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KELLY. I can totally relate. I travel a ton for work and while I miss Thomas like insane, I’ve also found a whole other level of appreciation for our time together. I guess it’s true, distance makes the heart grow fonder. Now when I’m home from a work trip it’s hard to wipe the smile off my face. Makes me love him and our life together even more (which I didn’t think was possible). Can’t wait to have you back in Chi so we can finally get together!
xo,
Kira
http://www.theimperfectionistblog.com
Amazing raincoat it is very beautiful…it is dynamic and eye catching colour